Sandra Long’s Post

Wow, it's been that long. Is there a way to find out what year did we join LinkedIn?

Feb 9, 2006 - wow - that was a lifetime ago! I was still in international tourism at that point. When I left my position in Apr 2008 I had no idea what the economy was about to do to that industry at that moment and spent the next two years using LI to help me find a job! Alas, to no avail, but an entrepreneur was born and I created a unique speaker agency booking people who spoke for free. Now, after the pandemic grounded my speaker clients, I now book many podcasts and some speaking! LinkedIn is the only social media platform I use. I use it to more deeply connect with podcast hosts, guests, speakers, and people in the industry. It is invaluable in helping me with professional relationships. It has helped me tremendously with my visibility! Happy b-day LinkedIn!!!!

Wow! 20 years - it deserves serious recognition! Pretty sure I created my account in 2008. LinkedIn is my go-to after I meet anyone or hear about a business I'm interested in. I can say with certainty that LinkedIn has opened many doors for me. It's most powerful benefit is one that most every day users underestimate and therefore under use. That is: ACCESS. I have gained direct access to speakers, authors, influencers, players in the entertainment industry, professional athletes, and the highest level corporate executives by understanding how to approach someone effectively. LinkedIn is likely the most untapped available resource for professionals to attain what they want. It's there for the access as long as you lean in. As it happens, yours TED talk, Sandra Long illustrates the extraordinary power of this platform for that very purpose. LinkedIn’s Community: A Superpower Hiding in Plain Sight | Sandra Long | TEDxFergusonLibrary

🎈Birthday wishes to LinkedIn! 🎈 Hard to believe...but I joined way back in 2004. While I occasionally engage in other social media platforms, LinkedIn is the only one that has demonstrated any actual, real-world value. I've met so many amazing people through LinkedIn, learned so much, engaged in so many stimulating interactions, enhanced my visibility and credibility, built my personal and professional brand, expanded my thoughtleadership, and gotten numerous clients, podcast interviews, speaking engagements, book sales, and more. It's also hard for me to believe that I recently surpassed 12,000 LinkedIn connections! As someone once said to me, "For a self-proclaimed 'extreme introvert', you sure seem to know everybody...and everybody seems to know you!" And I can attribute a lot of that to LinkedIn. So, thank YOU, Sandra Long, for keeping us informed and helping others like me to leverage its value and its power.

Sandra Long as one of your first customers (the answer to your first question), I am deeply grateful for my LinkedIn journey, with all credit to you. I met you through a BNI networking group. At your recommendation I built my profile, and have since been connected to the global business community. I love how I share posts and see feeds from ASIS International and the NFPA on my homepage. You had the vision and the passion to share the LinkedIn platform - congratulations to you on a great choice! To all my connections: please follow Sandra Long Best, Felix

I joined in 2005 but didn't really use LinkedIn much at all until I started working more seriously as an independent contractor in 2015. Since then, LinkedIn has helped me learn about whole new industries, fantastic companies, and connect with hundreds of amazing professionals around the globe. For me, LinkedIn is a powerful tool for learning and connecting. Second to that, I value LinkedIn as a way to spread the word about companies, products, and people I work with.

Wow! I can’t believe it. I joined in 2004. This has become a tremendous resource for professionals around the world. Time flies when you are having fun!

Well happy birthday to LinkedIn! Thank you Sandra for sharing and celebrating! I joined in 2006 while working in the UK on the advice of a communications colleague. We met to connect to learn about each other and opportunities to work together. (in-person networking:). He said there is the new platform called LinkedIn that is a business oriented tool for connecting with other professionals. He was so right! You and Barbara Hannan have summarized the power and benefits of LinkedIn so well, totally agree👍

Joined a couple years after you Sandra Long. LinkedIn certainly augmented traditional networking with another layer with which to connect and follow-up. In recent years when "in-person" shut down, I'm not sure what we would have done without it to continue those connections.

Wow time is flying... I joined in 2006. I've never fully maximized this platform the way I should but even so, it's definitely been helpful in meeting and reaching out to people and connecting. I've met great people here and gotten a lot of business as well.